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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to update this to a five-star ranking, particularly after going for dinner the other night. A large garlic-soy with extra radish was a mere $22 and we left stuffed. Each first bite of each...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One of the very few times I wished I could give an establishment zero stars. I really think the way Bon Chon bullies their customer base is inexcusable. Most of the tables are empty at 8pm on a...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously this place just blows.The food is good, but everything else sucks.This is an experience-it-once restaurant.Every subsequent visit, the novelty wears of, and you are like WTF...what's up with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh dear god all mighty. Where has Bon Chon been in my life all this time?!?! Saturday night, after a respectable gorging at Honey Pig, we decided to get "dessert" at Bon Chon. My brother had called...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm originally from the NJ/NY area, and Korean fried wing places are pretty abundant around there. From the time I place my order, I've never had to wait longer than half an hour EVER (the time it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite everyone's advice to call in an order, a friend and I hit up Bon Chon on a Wednesday afternoon. Arrived around 3 and placed an order (large, mixed). We were told it would be a half an hour,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wings are stupid huge! The wings have a crazy shell basically of fried goodness over the chicken. Great tasting wings, but I was left searching for more. They give the typical korean pickled...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service was kind of slow even for sitting at the bar, but the chicken is pretty awesome. It's way better than the Korean chicken places I've had in the Bay Area but I'm a fan of crispy fried chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A review of Bon Chon is simple.....The best wings you will ever have with the worst stomach ache you will ever have. Service was poor. The wings are intense, flash fried and baked for a crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After going there several times a year, I got sick of their chicken, crappy service, long wait, nasty bathroom and rude waitress/waiters. It feels like things are getting worse and worse with every...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mm mm mmmm, bonchon! The reason why I love their chicken so much is because their chicken is super crispy. I'm not a big fan of breaded chicken either (although I love Popeyes). It seems as though...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
did i mention this joint has Ramen? okay, so... it's totally out of one of those Shin packages or just some run of the mill Ramen package... but it's Ramen, and it's bangin. and it's only $6 (that's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bon Chon Chicken is the BEST fried chicken - EVER. It's a Korean establishment but they have franchises all around and most of the employees speak moderate to fluent English. Otherwise, just pointing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Believe it or not, we had Bon Chon after HONEY PIG KOREAN BBQ.It was still super delicious - I originally said I was only going to eat 1 wing/leg, and i ended up eating four.The fried chicken has a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every review is basically the same and spot on.-Good crispy fried chicken-call ahead and order-lousy service-nothing much more than that.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 4 stars for two reasons, and two reasons only. - Good crispy fried chicken- CheapIf the service was good, it would be 5 stars. If it were more expensive, it'd be three. But what can I...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So Saturday early afternoon I decided to finally try this place out.. First call: "1 Hour wait for chicken" "Umm ok nevermind"10 minutes later when I change my mind and speak to a different person:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is the cadillac of fried chicken. it is also commonly known as crack chicken because it's THAT good. at one point we were going there at least once a month. don't expect down home southern...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
YES--the wait is LONG, the chicken is super crunchy/unique, it's good, makes your hands sticky, service can be spotty, and is SPICY (if you order the spicy wings beware). Oh and that pickled radish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously people...its just chicken wings. Unless they were chasing the live chickens around the kitchen before cooking them, making people wait an hour for some wings is ridiculous. I guess my wife...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG sooo good!!! I've been dying to try this place after drooling over the reviews. The first time I called there was a 2 hour wait so I called back at midnight for a late night snack (since they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted wings and this was the only place that scored consistently well. We looked up the website, which was not very helpful. There were so many reviews that mentioned that you should order ahead,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For me, football starts Saturday (Go Vols). After eating here with two friends last night, I would feel amiss if I didn't encourage everyone to get their wings for the game from Bon Chon. Here's why:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The skin was definitely crispy but the meat wasn't seasoned at all! And the chicken is sooooooo HUGE. They must be on some super steroids that even KFC doesn't know about. I did enjoy drinking soju...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I love the crunchy fried skin but incredibly moist chicken on the inside. Went here with a friend and we got a mix of soy garlic and spicy. When it came out, they didn't tell us which was which,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten a lot of fried chicken in my days, but this was a whole new experience altogether. Who knew Korean fried chicken could be so crunchy, so savory, so spicy and not exhibit any overt grease...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been itching to write this review. I often visited this page and saw all the glowing reviews here, knowing that someday--someday--my review would join this list. Reviewing Bon Chon seems to be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before the now-famous New York Times article about Bon Chon chicken, I had no clue this stuff even existed. When I think of Korean food, I think of mounds of grilled beef and pork, not chicken. So...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here too often so I have a love/hate relationship with the place. I can't get enough of the sweet crispy juicy legs and wings that take 45 minutes (call ahead and order even if you want to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bon Chon fully lived up to my expectations and was a great ending to the night. We had called ahead to put in our order while still at A&J and were told our chicken would be up in 45 min... which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It always feels good when I can cross off a bookmark that's been on my list for months or perhaps year(s) as is the case with Bon Chon. I finally made it here after already having eaten at Cava Mezze...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outside of kimchi-on-kimchi violence at Dave & Buster's in Rockville or any club in DC, Koreans aren't the most assertive people in the world. Take restaurant employees for example. Typically a patron...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do not eat chicken on the bone. Also, I might be the only kojaengi to eat my Bon Chon with chopsticks without just tearing it apart, which takes some practice.Either way, I like Bon Chon, despite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
believe the hype! It was fingerlickin' good!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The new KFC... KOREAN Fried Chicken. I laugh because only Koreans are able to open up a Bon Chon chain. They wanna keep it exclusive. But besides that... they have some bangin chicken. And for one to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken so good and addicting my buddy calls it "crack" chicken. This place is located away from the larger strip mall areas in Annandale but easy to spot coming down Little River Turnpike. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I believe they sprinkle crack on it... I shall return.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got home from devouring some of the best wings I have ever had in my life. The hot and the soy garlic are both AMAZING. The chicken is moist, but the magic is definitely in the crispy, full of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Considering the number of times I've been here, I find it extremely strange that I haven't already reviewed Bon Chon.Simply put, this is the best KFC in town. Not that there's much competition - the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After all the raving about how great bonchon is i had to try it!! AND YES YES YES MMMM MMMM MMMM!!! Soy garlic wings and the SPICY which is my fav is definitely all that and a whole lot more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tasty. i went in the daytime though - at night, this apparently turns into a drinking establishment. had the mixed plate chicken, different sizes and hot and soy/garlic. it was really good -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Date of pleasure: July 11. I initially declined the invitation by Katie F. and Kevin L. to join them for chicken, remembering I had so many errands to run after Kevin and I finished our climbing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
absolutely their chicken is the best. I have nothing to say about the foods! But highly recommend to order to go instead of it in. there are not many tables in the restaurant but servers don't know...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! Yes! Yes! I love both the sweet soy based and the slightly spicy caramel fried chicken, but I have a personal preference for the latter. When you eat this chicken drumstick, we can hear the earth...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the spicy fried chicken here. very pricey for some fried chicken though. service is ok. they have other stuff on the menu like katsu but I haven't myself tried it. if you're ever craving some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whoever likes fried chicken, you must visit this place. However, only get the chicken though as their other dishes (IMO) are over-priced. The flavors of the batter are really good and the chicken is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally decided to try out BonChon chicken after hearing so many great things from my Korean & non-Korean friends about this place. I got the Special half soy-garlic and half hot/mild wings. I knew...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh wow this beats out the fast food fried chicken big time on my list! i ordered half soy-garlic and half spicy and when they mean spicy, it was SPICY. one bite of that, i was tearing up! i enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With this many reviews I'm going to try to keep this review succinct. First of all, if you've never had Korean style chicken wings, I guess this is a good place to go for your first time. That being...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First Timer - So I went to Bon Chon with some friends last night. 3 of us ordered the Bon Chon Chicken half and half. It was crispy and delicious! I had a 5 alarm fire in my mouth with the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I am pretty hungry, I am craving for some Bon Chon Chicken because it is filling and really really good. After giving it some thought, I don't know why I didn't give it a 5-star on my previous...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
update: they need to get more equipment or people... we called to pre-order on a friday evening and they said "TWO HOUR WAIT"...WTF? it's good but, shit! - 2 hrs?!?!?taking away a star
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you absolutely crave fried chicken, with paper thin crispy skin and super juicy leg meat--this is THE place that will fix you up. The very first time I have ever been there I arrived with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am clearly obsessed now with korean chicken wings bc I have gone there twice now within a two day period! Not to mention I drive 20 miles EACH way to get it for lunch. yeah crazy. It was just as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that Bon Chon has VERY good chicken. I have read some of the mixed reviews and it seems that it's a love and hate relationship with Korean fried chicken. I must say that it is clearly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect food to eat when you're watching a UFC event with a group of friends. What I like about the chicken is that it's not oozing with grease like fried chicken. I see it as a healthy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, but I just can't believe the hype. The bf and I went there yesterday (Sat., May 30) for lunch. I was pretty much expecting something a bit more fast and furious, and maybe we should have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered the special which was half soy garlic half spicy with assorted wings and drumsticks. Strawberry blond forgot to call in so we waited for the whole 40 minutes for a plate of fried chicken. A...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place with a proprietary sauce wins points in my book. Any place that serves beer in a minikeg measured in ccs wins points. And any place where I can eat tons of fried food and not feel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just like everyone elses review. Prepare to wait for your chicken. It takes about 40 minutes. Order ALOT! by that point you'll want to eat three large orders. BUT... WOW!!!! was it good!!!! this is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Yelpers around here are pretty accurate with their reviews. I enjoyed my first experience at Bon Chon Chicken. Their soy-garlic chicken was my favorite. The spicier chicken was pretty yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only putting 4 stars for the overall experience. 5 stars for the food though. The Wings are huge, moist, hot and crispy. The only reason i'm putting 4 stars is because of the wait time. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off, let me start by saying that I see yelp as a place to rate not only the food but the experience of that specific place.I've been to Bonchon about 5-10 times. It's a 40 minute drive from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE best chicken wings around. Only knock is how long it takes to cook the chicken, so call 40 minutes to an hour in advance and nab it to go. The daikon is the chronic and a good way to cut the heat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Figure out the system and you're as golden as the golden chicken. I went last night with a group of six and, despite taking a queue from other yelpers to order ahead, we fumbled a bit, but had an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Call 40 minutes ahead to order your chicken. I love chicken, and I love fried chicken. A lot of my friends overly hyped this place up for me, telling me it puts all other fried chicken to shame. So...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anything less would be uncivilized. OutRAGEous chicken. The best part is that my Korean friends who are regulars (1x-2x per week) call in advance to make the reservation, and request that the deep...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMMMMMY!!!!I eat this once or twice every 2 weeks. I love it! The spiciness of the crispy, tangy chicken just is a pop of explosion in my mouth!! The cole slaw and sour crunchy white cubes it comes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I still love the chicken but just an update1) while waiting get French fries or ramen yum!2) Im single
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As mentioned by others, the wings are a healthy size with a nice crisp exterior. I would have preferred more flavors, since the soy-garlic and spicy started to taste the same to me. I got sick of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The chicken was good. We got a mixture of both wings and drumsticks.. along with a mixture of the two flavors. The pros: The food was pretty good. We had leftover chicken and I brought it home. I ate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having never had Korean fried chicken, I wasn't sure what to expect. All the pictures made it look like pretty standard Buffalo wings, but it turned out that was far from the case. The chicken pieces...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
***2.5 stars***For a place as heavily reviewed as Bon Chon any deviation from the 4 star rating that it enjoys could be viewed as sacrilegious. But as reviewer 101 of this place, I'm here to say that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If fried chicken and crack had a baby, this would be the bastard offspring. This chicken is addictive! I could eat the soy ginger 8 days a week. The spicy is SPICY (even to these Korean tastebuds)....
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is AMAZING!!!! Thanks everyone for the useful information. I grew up in the area and I would not have visited this restaurant on my own. Like everyone else has suggested call ahead and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! I wish I knew about it earlier, but better late than never. I prefer the SPICY WINGS but the garlic is just as good. If you want a kick, then go for the SPICY! Their chicken is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I tried this for the first time on Saturday... we were waiting quite a while for our chicken, so we ordered some fries. They gave a ton of fries and we ate them all... They also gave a ton...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only wish it were closer. Then I'd be eating it more often. Loved the chicken, as I always do. I can tell you all about it, but it seems like the other 90 reviews already did. The only thing I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a legit five star.Bon Chon Chicken I heart you.There are only two places I like better than Bon Chon Chicken... and neither of which are located in the United States. (Fried Chicken in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummmmmmm!!!! We had a 1/2 order of Spicy and a 1/2 order of Soy Garlic. The waitress mixed up which side was Spicy and which side was not. No wonder my mouth was on FIRE!!! It took me 3 wings to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm never doing American southern fried chicken again, man; Korean's know what's up. In Korea, the birds are smaller, so they are fried and chopped up into a bunch of pieces. BonChon doesn't fry the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars this time around because 3 weeks after initially trying it I found myself craving it and willing to drive 45 minutes out of my way to eat it.I cannot stress enough that you should CALL AHEAD...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
O-M-Gosh the food is delicious. The spicy will make you cry.... tears of joy and the garlic is addicting. The price is justified and just right, but you will need to call ahead about 30 minutes in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With a name like Bon Chon Chicken ("BCC"), you'd think that it's a low-key place no different from Church's or Popeye's. Actually, it's a high-end bar that serves KFC - Korean Fried Chicken - but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bon Chon Chicken is now officially my favorite wings place. I've been looking for a place in this area to go to for some good authentic Korean chicken. Reminds of my days in Korea. Mmm Mmm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This passed weekend I had the fried chicken of the gods. OK, so me and the girly were out running some errands (or maybe just beer tasting) in Va and were hoping to top off the day with some Korean...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There isn't much that hasn't been said, but I'll throw my vote in with the yea's. It's just simply the best drumsticks and wings I've had anywhere. Sure, it's pricier than most fried chicken joints,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this place is first and foremost a bar. The real idea behind this chicken is that is it bar food. Heck, they have combinations of chicken and beer "value meals"--the point is you should be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having been born and raised in Buffalo NY, I first have to say that these wings are not comparable in any way to traditional chicken wings. Secondly, these wings are the BOMB! Pairing the soy garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty delicious. It is in a kind of strange strip mall and it is intimidating because it is so dark on the inside it always looks closed. However, the food is delicious. They have of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I went here last night, and honestly, the atmosphere was a little intimidating at first. Its smoky, dark, bar-like scene with really loud music. Anyways, we were shown to a booth, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
K - I admit it. The power of Yelp pulled me to this place. I have only been to Annadale all of 3 times!!! So I am pretty new to the great Korean joints I have only read about. So we found...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bonchon chicken is basically the end result of a lovely marriage between fried chicken and Korean seasoning. This creation is perfect as a relatively "healthy" option that satisfies a late night...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even know where to start with Bon Chon. I mean, the chicken is incredible. I order the spicy wings (huge) and it is spicy. They also have a soy garlic I get sometimes, but once you eat the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cool:- The chicken is tasty!- Our server warned us against the calamari (spelled "kalamary" on the menu). We appreciated the honesty!Not cool:- We waited about 10-15 minutes for a table and were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience was very good but when you go there couple of times, you'll notice that they'll over-cook the skin and under-cook the meat. I think they fry the outside twice for the texture... so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Speaking of chicken (re: my review of Inkas), I figured I should get around to reviewing Bonchon. Double Yum! Okay, so it's not as orgasmic as some yelpers would lead you to believe (but who knows,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 40 minute wait seems like an eternity when your hungry but it's well worth the wait. The soy garlic drumsticks are to die for! The skin is crisp with a honey glaze and the meat is tender and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fan-freakin'-tastic chicken: we can't quite figure out how they do it. The meat itself is moist and tender with little fat, and the skin is so crisp and crunchy it almost shatters when you bite into...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hello, Bonchon... Yes, I would like to place a TO GO order--One spicy medium and 1 soy medium. Ok, it'll be one hour. ONE HOUR!!! Really? (I guess they're busy)I go in to pick up my order. Place was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These are the BEST spicy chicken wings I've ever had ever! The soy garlic wings are also delicious, but I love the spicy wings. They go perfectly with rice and some kimchi or pickled cabbage....
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best chicken wings I have tasted by far. I had to wait over 30 minutes for it, but it was worth it. My waiter advised me to call ahead and place the order before coming in. Also, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there were such a thing as a six star rating this place would have it!!! I just went there again last week and ordered the drumsticks with the soy garlic sauce (not a fan of their spicy sauce even...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CALL 35 MINUTES BEFORE YOU ORDER!Man I don't know why it takes so long to cook the damn things. They are pretty good wings though, I must say. The skin is very crispy and there is plenty of meat on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yo...ok, seriously?!?! What's with the fan base? This place is a damn rip off. Here's why:1. Waaaaaaay overpriced!!! First, this is a franchise of a Korean joint. Now, me, having been to the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
first things first, calling in your order 30 minutes ahead is the only way to go here. if you come to bon chon without having done so, you are going to be simultaneously angry and sad (for 30...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had I written this review after my first visit, I would have rated this place 5 stars. After numerous visits, their rating has declined a tad bit. Their specialty is fried chicken with only 2...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not bad! back in Seoul we were addicted to this stuff as a late night snack...the equivalent of ordering buffalo wings. a bit different from the American BBQ and fried variety...the spices are still...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have officially become a fan of Bon Chon!I have to admit I had mixed feelings when I finally decided to try this place. I was excited bc I've always heard nothing but how great their fried chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's only been a week since my last visitation and I'm really on the edge for it lol. I have to agree with Don V. it is like crack chicken, or as my friend puts it for this place "Once you crack you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If I'm going to wait 30 minutes for chicken it better be, well, it better be a steak at a fancy restaurant. Not the vague, strangely coated drumsticks you get here. The chicken is fairly moist and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa, this was some good fried chicken. So, I read a bunch of Yelp reviews of Bon Chon chicken last week and I'm damn glad that I did. Last Friday night, I called 35-minutes ahead and ordered my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great chicken, very crispy skin and tender inside! It will take a long time to make the chicken though. It's a bar/restaurant. I would definitely come back for more chicken. The spicy flavor really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love da shicken!! only thing is the grueling 30 minute wait for the food =Zother than that - - - best chicken around! =)
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I do not understand the raves about this chicken. I've had both the soy garlic and the hot in both wings and drumsticks and I'm just baffled at all the rave reviews it's getting. There is no flavor in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, chicken here is great! Crispy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. They know what they're doing.Second, their service has definitely suprised me. As Janet C. has said, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
bonchon veterans know to call about 30 minutes in advance so they can take your order and start cookin' before you get there. despite the chicken being so darn delicious, minus one star because the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want super crispy fried chicken and you're willing to wait or remember to call ahead then take a seat at this dimly lit bar/restaurant. If you happen to just stop in with a growling stomach...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good food but it took over an hour to get food. other people were getting served before my table did.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
um yeah, this place is GREAT! i love it! the chicken takes 30-35 minutes, but it comes out SO nice and crispy. i'm going to try and call ahead next time. wonder if that works? i had the soy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bon Chon Chicken, one word "yummy".I haven't tried the other dishes that they also serve but they are known for their chicken so that's what I've been sticking to. I've had the soy garlic and spicy....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried the Bon Chon in Annandale after already having tried one in Flushing and another in Manhattan. I like how this location is very roomy. We ordered 2 large platters, garlic soy flavor for 8...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh it's okay. I don't know what people are raving about., it's not amazing chicken, it's just OK chicken. The service sucks. I'm asian but I was with a white dude, so does that mean they can just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is strictly for the chicken. Which is amazing. Just remember to call ahead and do takeout! Dining at Bon Chon is not an enjoyable experience. Poor lighting, atmosphere and service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent chicken. Crispy outside, not greasy but moist inside. Amazing.I liked the 'soy garlic' better than 'hot' which had too much of chili powder flavor for me.Takes 30 minutes for them to make...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i use to really like those wing places with all sorts of different flavors. then i tried bon chon. maaaan, i'm hooked! it is pretty much sauceless and has a nice crispy shell. they only have two...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great chicken! For taste, I give them 5 stars. For price, I give them 3 stars as they are a little pricey. For cleanliness, I give them 4 stars. Yes, the atmosphere is like a club so I would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took everyone's advice. I called my order 20 minutes ahead of time. I still had to wait for my chicken when I got there. I ordered half garlic and half spicy. I ate that chicken and it was sooo...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's aight. See my review for crisp. I definitely think they have a better KFC (Korean Fried Chicken). The chicken was indeed crispy, but I thought the "spicy" flavor lacked imagination. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We just ate here today...had the large mix of garlic soy and spicy and they were great. The spicy seemed to be a little dry compared to the garlic, but that's nit-picking. The skin is very crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words to describe Bon Chon...CRACK CHICKEN. Once you start eating here, you will never stop. If you didn't know already, Bon Chon is known for their Korean fried chicken wings. Like almost...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One time I was looking for some good barbeque in south carolina. Oddly, most websites reviewing bbq places didn't rate them in stars, or forks, or pigs. There was no scale out of 5 or 10. Rather,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I swear I just let the spicy chicken take control of my mouth!and after an hour I started feeling my lips again!LoL.This is the BEST KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) I have ever ingested!I hope Bon Chon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here again because it is that good. We asked the waitress for a suggestion for a second dish to go with our chicken. She asked us if we liked spicy food, and of course we said "Yes, please!"...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Randomly found this place on Yelp and decided to try it. Its kinda out there, but well worth it. The chicken wings are completely amazing. Nothing like traditional american buffalo wings; they are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If this was my first time having Korean fried chicken, those tears coming down my cheeks would have been real tears of joy...but in this case, it was the insanely spicy red chili paste that they used....
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So last night we decided to make a visit to Bon Chon since none of us had ever had KFC before. All of us love wings and weren't hungry enough for a full blown meal so it made perfect sense.We took the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So instead of continuing down the path of yelp stalker, I've decided to finally start being a productive member of the yelp community and throw in my two cents. Hopefully over time my posts will...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another review from my East Coast swing. A little background that may, or may not mean anything. I stayed with a friend of mine who is married to a Korean. She showed us more than one Korean place to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews, I really wanted to try this on an evening that I felt like beer with food-that-goes-with-beer. Also, it's nice that they open til late (I think 2am on Fridays and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love bonchon chicken! coming from the bay area, i didn't really expect much from any korean chicken place in virginia, but this place is delicious! sometimes, the spicy chicken can be a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been looking for a good competitor to 99 Chicken in Santa Clara, CA.Having read the hype about Bon Chon, I thought this might be the strongest candidate in the VA area. My experience was mixed.I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sit down and order a pitcher of beer, because its gonna be a while. it is thoroughly worth the wait though. i can't really add much to what's already been said, but in terms of sports watching, i've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can only say that I am pretty sure that Bon Chon chicken legs were what God kept dropping out of the sky for the Israelites while they were lost in the desert for all those years. They'd sizzle 'em...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad that we finally got our own Bon Chon Chicken but still sad it wasn't UFC Chicken in New York City. NY Times rated UFC then Bon Chon, http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/07/dining/07fried.html I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bon Chon lives up to the hype. Located in one of the many nondescript strip malls in Annandale, Bon Chon specializes in two flavors of made-to-order fried chicken and they serve beer and soju....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The chicken is fine, but it's not worth a special trip. It is significantly less messy than your usual chicken wings. A medium-size order (no small avail) gets you 11 pieces, including drumsticks for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It can be so difficult making the transition from friend to "significant other". At least, that's what the guy sitting with his attractive, young lady friend was thinking at the Bon Chon Chicken this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in the Northern Virginia area for about 7 years now (frequented many places in Annandale as well) and have never heard of this place before. Its a more bar type of setting (think the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bonchon is some good chicken. We ordered two spicy large dishes with a mix of drumsticks and wings (both flats and drums). We didn't have much left over, since it was so good. There was a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
KFC!!! You had better watch out. Bon Chon will run you guys out of business and take your trademarked name. But in this case, KFC refers to Korean Fried Chicken. And boy, is it ever delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A bit of New York finally made it to DC. If you have to decide between the wings and the drumsticks, I say go with the drumsticks. For some reason, I think they're better tasting. Also, go with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty tasty wings. Every so often I get a craving for chicken wings and read some pretty good reviews of this place. I walked in and ordered both the soy garlic and the spicy wings to go. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a couple of friends due to my friend's friend recommendation. It was quite a drive for me, but from all the Yelp reviews, I had to see if it was worth the trip.First off, I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For people that knows me well, they know I HEART chicken wings!!!This place can sure make it right (it's finger licking good!) I can probably finished the whole large order of Bon Chicken (Soy Garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I met some fellow Yelpers here for a late lunch today: Karman, Xi, Kevin, and Brian.Karman was the first to arrive - she smartly took the liberty of ordering two platters of the fried chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first korean fried chicken (KFC) experience was in NYC, also at "Bon Chon Chicken," and after trying that one I was determined to find something a little closer to DC. So of course, Yelp to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I read the NY Times article and then saw Tyler Cowen say something about it, so I had to check it out. I mean Korean Fried Chicken...this white boy was very confused. But Bon Chon is the real deal....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best chicken eva!!! Especially when watchin games on a flat screen at a bar and drinkin beer...otherwise Bon Chon takes longer to cook since they just not fried them but sautaying with bountiful of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmm KFC. For those in DC, the secret is to call and order the chicken when you are on the way there so by the time you pull into the parking lot, the KFC is done and ready to be devoured. See an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, now I am tempted to try "Korean Fried Chicken" at Cheogajip Chicken for a taste comparison, but the drive to Centreville really is a deterrent. Bon Chon's chicken does take 30 minutes to make...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since the New York Times article announced Korean fried chicken to its readers, locals have been wondering where we could savor this finger licking delight without making a pilgrimmage to Gotham....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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